Kitplanes magazine did an article on my super cub build in the sep issue. Introduced in 1949 by piper aircraft, it was developed from the piper pa11, and traces its lineage back through the j3 to the taylor e2 cub. Join the books author as he flies adventure filled crosscountry flights in a 1946 piper cub. Aktahoe adventures in a backcountry super cub rev 2 aircraft building and projectlevel overhaul forum kitplanes, experimental amateurbuilt, homebuilding, or even restoration of certified. And even if the assembly instructions that came with your kit are not so hot, there is a wealth of information available that can be tapped here on this forum or just by looking at a super cub parked at your local airport. Goolsky dancing wings hobby s0801 balsa wood rc airplane 1. The empty weight is 983 lbs and the gross weight is 1,750 lbs. Small and rugged, the super cub easily handles impossibly short landing areas and its rugged construction makes it a natural for rough fields hewn with rocks. These super cub tail draggers are what bush pilots dreams are made of. The few and clear instructions, focused on the good old piper cub. Introduced in 1949 by piper aircraft, it was developed from the piper pa11, and traces its lineage back through the j3 to the taylor e2 cub of the 1930s.
Kitplanes bookstore, a division of aircraft technical book. Sealed lift struts with heavy duty forks for piper aircraft these struts include the new heavu duty, heat treated, 58 rolled thread fork and comply with ad 990105. Javron aviation super cub pa18 experimental airplane kits. Operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. The backcountry super cubs mackey sq2 is an american stol amateurbuilt aircraft. Hobbyzone supercub instruction manual pdf download. One of the last original super cub available on the market, currently owned by private person, who invested a lot in the refurbishment in 2012 without planning to sell it. With that project completed i would like to do a similar article comparing the larger pa18 type super cub. Piper j3 cub piper cub is one of the earliest models of bush planes, first introduced in the late 1930s, it is a superb tailwheel aircraft that many modern bush planes model after. To many people, the super cub is the first image that comes to mind when the subject of bush flying is mentioned. In general, propeller designs selected for the super cub. Piper l21 super cub approaching lake hood landing strip palh. Open house at kastellet danish army 400th vintage piper l18c super cub.
Rl5046827a installed on november 28, 2002 after overhaul inspected for calender tbo exten. Whats included kit includes backcountry super cubs. American legend aircraft company home of the legend super cub. Your super cub lp comes with everything needed under the warranty. Aircraft building and projectlevel overhaul forum kitplanes, experimental amateurbuilt, homebuilding, or even restoration of certified aircraft. The one thing hampering an inexperienced builder is a lack of an assembly manual.
Very fast building, and economical to build, it conforms to the new lsa rules. We hold stcs for improved parts such as our highpressure brake master cylinders, highflowhighcapacity gascolators, upgraded fuel selector valve, high. A few words about safety your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Based around the aircooled 125cc single used in the grom and the. Aug 10, 2009 low flying super cubs doing some amazing stunts. This is entirely avoidable with a good, functional carbon monoxide detector in the cockpit. Admittedly, every aopa sweepstakes airplane is one of a kind by the time we finish the project, but it couldnt be truer of the super cub.
Zkbqv flight manual useful for type rating exam and bfr. In continuous manufacture since 1958 with production surpassing 60 million in 2008, 87 million in 2014, and 100 million in 2017, the super cub is the most produced motor vehicle in history. Super cub pa18 airplane kits experimental aircraft kits. Here is the recommended method per the original piper manual.
Part of my 3 months in alaska flying my piper supercub i spent with young bush flying ace bobby breeden he showed me some spectacular places to land our aircraft. While our engineering has further improved stol performance, we have also focused on improving every aspect that makes the super cub platform uniquely capable. The standard installation of this engine is without an electrical system, which is available optionally. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft. The legend cub is a twoplace, lsa certified aircraft designed for airfields of any size and surface. Aktahoe adventures in a backcountry super cub rev 2. On the 150, the standard propeller is the sensenich metal design 74dm56. Prompt shipping, excellent service if you encounter any problems, before or after sale. Piper super cub aircraft for sale 15 listings controller. We can build a kit to your specifications, from original factory to the most trickedout alaskan machine. Although not a huge factor in airplane crashes, carbon monoxide poisoning does contribute to accidents each year. Javron aviation produces the finest experimental pa18 airplane kits.
You are much less dependent on one manufacturer for parts. The honda super cub or honda cub is a honda underbone motorcycle with a four stroke single cylinder engine ranging in displacement from 49 to 124 cc 3. The pilot of a glider towed by the super cub managed to release the towrope, fly over the collision. From the classic exposed cylinders in yellow paint with a lightning bolt to the alaska edition super legend, flying the cub.
The honda super cub was the right bike at the right time, and now its back in a thoroughly modern version, the right bike for the way we ride today. The backcountry super cubs super cub, also referred to as the supercub replica, is an. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Outfitted to suit your tastes, the legend cub is available in a variety of finishes and features. Minicraft piper super cub airplane model kit 148 scale 3. With a history dating back over 60 years, the honda super cub is genuinely an iconic transportation vehiclea motorcycle that helped change the world. Ok, i have a chance to do a lot of aerial coyote hunting. I hope you all get a chance to read it and enjoy it. Those legendary piper cubs the prolific historianauthor recounts the cubs history in war and peace in one of those. Super cub model c 100 and sport cub model c 110 2 books in 1.
Ultralight plane j3 cub kit planes piper aircraft bush plane pilot license lowest airfare private plane expedition vehicle top cub has made the classic super cub stronger, safer, with a higher useful load, all while taking off and land in less distance. Originally produced by piper in 1945, this entertaining booklet gives useful and practical. Popular alaska mods are incorporated into our airframes as standard. Dakota cub aircraft of sioux falls, sd specializes in directreplacement parts for fabricwinged piper aircraft and has been a leading super cub and piper aircraft parts supplier since 1993. Kitplanes magazine kitplanes cubcrafters video facebook. I owe a lot of my success to the help i received from the great folks on this forum. You will also see the bfr questionnaire, relevant for any aircraft type. There are definitely benefits to building a super cub clone. You can easily see to taxi, and even when following closely behind another cub for a later kitplanes july 2018 5 the cabin heat flows from multiple ducts to provide hot air to. Gfuzz with military markings 5115319 and a319 flying at breighton vintage piper l18c super cub airplane from the danish army shown and demonstrated.
Scott spangler wrote a great story along with the pictures of the photo shoot we did on an october afternoon. While our engineering has further improved stol performance, we have also focused on improving every aspect that makes the super cub. For historical notes and sales pitches, see the piper cub information sections. The legend cub takes you to more places than ever before. Jan 17, 2012 such aviating is the province of the super cub and its ilk. View and download piper cub trainer j3 service manual online.
You can easily see to taxi, and even when following closely behind another cub for a later kitplanes july 2018 5 the cabin heat flows from multiple ducts to provide hot air to both pilot and passenger, as well as the windshield defroster. It is no wonder that a host of airplane kits are available to meet this demand. Top cub has made the classic super cub stronger, safer, with a higher useful load. The aircraft is based on the design of the piper pa18 super cub and is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. Piper super cub owners manual also useful for type rating. It doesnt take a fortune to get a homebuilt aircraft completed and flying, and we look at a. Pa18\90 hp super cub homebuilt aircraft project other sudbury. The honda super cub was the right bike at the right time. I have an article coming out in the march 2011 kitplanes where i compare light sport cub kits, including the carbon cub ex, the texas sport cub legend, the wag aero sport trainer, and the rans s7s.
With that project completed i would like to do a similar article comparing the larger pa18 type super cub kits. The piper super cub 160 is powered by a lycoming o320a2a engine. The cub is one of the best known light aircraft of all time. Flying low and slow across seemingly endless prairies, through. The year 2019 marks american hondas 60th anniversary and the return of its breakthrough model, now dubbed the super cub c125. The piper pa18 super cub is a twoseat, singleengine monoplane. From the classic exposed cylinders in yellow paint with a lightning bolt to the alaska edition super legend, flying the cub you desire is now more personal than ever. Sea plane, float plane, stol aircraft, kit planes, bush pilot, piper aircraft, bush. This lma piper cub lmj3w is an exact, full scale, two place tandem replica in wood. Piper cub trainer j3 aircrafts pdf manual download.
Javron aviation builds our experimental super cub kits using original piper pa18 specs and dimensions. Feb 03, 2017 part of my 3 months in alaska flying my piper supercub i spent with young bush flying ace bobby breeden he showed me some spectacular places to land our aircraft. According to the book, a super cub needs only 350 feet of runway for landing and takeoff, and it can spend a merry lifetime clomping along at 50 mph. The aircraft has a simple, lightweight design which gives it good lowspeed handling properties and shortfield performance. Small and rugged, the super cub easily handles impossibly short landing areas and its.
We have 9 piper super cub series aircraft for sale. For 35 years, cubcrafters has been in the business of advancing the classic piper super cub, legendary for its bush flying and off airport performance. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I would highly recommend their products and services. Ultralight plane j3 cub kit planes piper aircraft bush plane pilot license lowest airfare private plane expedition vehicle. Whats included our base kits start with the following items.
Backcountry super cubs the ultimate in stol performace. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. I like that booklet written at the age when to fly a light airplane was seen as an easy daily task. The vintage advertisement art collection learn how to fly an aircraft, btw, piper cub is still my second favorite propeller aircraft, just behind the piper cub was a.
The backcountry super cubs super cub, also referred to as the supercub replica, is an american amateurbuilt aircraft, designed and produced by backcountry super cubs of douglas, wyoming. Such aviating is the province of the super cub and its ilk. Alaskas list is a huge, online classifieds service, featuring hundreds of private aircraft being offered for sale by sellers throughout the greatland and beyond. The aircraft is based on the design of the piper pa18 super cub. Aktahoe adventures in a backcountry super cub rev 2 aircraft building and projectlevel overhaul forum kitplanes, experimental amateurbuilt, homebuilding, or even restoration of certified aircraft. The patrol kit comes with both plans and a manual that is almost. In close to 40 years of production, over 9,000 citation needed were built. Charging the aircraft battery charging the aircraft battery the charger included with your dc lipo balancing charger features 1.
Kitplanes spoke with garmins tim casey about the newly introduced g3x with synthetic vision. The backcountry super cub revision 2 continues to build on our commitment to strive for the ultimate in aircraft performance. Skimming tires on water, extreme short take offs and landings. Taildraggers private pilot, private plane, stol aircraft, kit planes, cessna 150. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect super cub lp. Open house at kastellet danish army 400th vintage piper l18c super cub airplane from the danish army shown and demonstrated. When the job to be done called for low, slow, and steady airwork, such a border and pipeline patrol, fish spotting or banner towing, the super cub could do it all. Lmas j3 piper cub is a full size, exact scale replica fashioned in wood.
Aktahoe adventures in a backcountry super cub rev 2 page. Do not need any advice on legality or permits or morals or guns. Super cubs are beloved by many a backcountry adventurer, and several. We previously looked at the lsaeligible cub kits kitplanes, march 2011, stol brothers, so this time well compare the super cub kits and those that provide similar features. As of this writing javron is using piper pa18 assembly. Check out our upgrades and machined component improvements resulting in the safest, best flying machines around. Super cub model c 100 and sport cub model c 110 2 books in 1 jan 1, 1965. Super cub rev2 base components fuselagecompletely welded bare 4 tube. Super cub rev2 base components fuselagecompletely welded bare 4 tube right side split style door. The piper j3 cub is an american light aircraft that was built between 1937 and 1947 by piper aircraft. The super cub 150 is powered by a lycoming 0320 engine, with a rated horsepower of 150 at 2700 rpm.
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